Alameda County food bank sees staggering need ahead of the holidays
At the Alameda County Community Food Bank, the number of people in need is staggering. A spokesman says before the pandemic, one in five residents struggled to put food on the table. Now it's one in four.
At the Alameda County Community Food Bank, the number of people in need is staggering. A spokesman says before the pandemic, one in five residents struggled to put food on the table. Now it's one in four.
Elizabeth Holmes trial live updates: DeVos family investor testifies
The federal fraud trial against Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes was back in session Tuesday with witnesses for the prosecution who resumed testimony after a nearly week-long hiatus.
The federal fraud trial against Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes was back in session Tuesday with witnesses for the prosecution who resumed testimony after a nearly week-long hiatus.
Prosecutors probe whether 'love triangle' led to killing of 19-year-old in Fairfield
The official motive behind Beauchamp’s death remains under investigation, though prosecutors are probing whether the case is a "love triangle" that turned deadly.
The official motive behind Beauchamp’s death remains under investigation, though prosecutors are probing whether the case is a "love triangle" that turned deadly.
Morgan Hill pastor arrested on suspicion of molesting children, authorities say
Pastor Carlos Ramos Castrejon was arrested last week on suspicion of using force to molest multiple children under the age of 14, authorities said.
Pastor Carlos Ramos Castrejon was arrested last week on suspicion of using force to molest multiple children under the age of 14, authorities said.
Two Bay Area men hit with hate crime charges in separate incidents
In the most recent case, 62-year-old Richard Hanford of Los Gatos is accused of assaulting an Asian American woman as she was walking her dog on October 5 in the area of University Avenue.
In the most recent case, 62-year-old Richard Hanford of Los Gatos is accused of assaulting an Asian American woman as she was walking her dog on October 5 in the area of University Avenue.
FDA issues warning after spike in eye injuries from alcohol-based hand sanitizers
The FDA said between January 1, 2018, and April 30, 2021, it has identified “3,642 cases of side effects resulting from eye exposure to these hand sanitizers,” likely due to the increase in use during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The FDA said between January 1, 2018, and April 30, 2021, it has identified “3,642 cases of side effects resulting from eye exposure to these hand sanitizers,” likely due to the increase in use during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thousands of San Jose residents behind on water bills
At least 1,160 customers have unpaid bills totaling a combined $1.1 million with the San Jose Municipal Water System as of June, according to a city audit published earlier this week.
At least 1,160 customers have unpaid bills totaling a combined $1.1 million with the San Jose Municipal Water System as of June, according to a city audit published earlier this week.
Riverside man gets 2 years in prison for slitting puppy's throat, posting videos of torture online
Angel Ramos-Corrales brutalized his 4-month-old puppy named Canelo, breaking its skull and ribs, according to a statement from the U.S. attorney’s office.
Angel Ramos-Corrales brutalized his 4-month-old puppy named Canelo, breaking its skull and ribs, according to a statement from the U.S. attorney’s office.
Kobe Bryant helicopter crash: LA County supervisors approve $2.5M settlement of 2 suits
Under the proposed settlement, still subject to court approval, Matthew Mauser stands to receive $1.25 million and siblings J.J. Altobelli and Alexis Altobelli would share another $1.25 million.
Under the proposed settlement, still subject to court approval, Matthew Mauser stands to receive $1.25 million and siblings J.J. Altobelli and Alexis Altobelli would share another $1.25 million.
Christian radio host gets 3 life prison terms for bilking listeners
A North Texas radio host was sentenced to three life prison sentences Monday for a Ponzi scheme in which he bilked elderly listeners out of millions of dollars.
A North Texas radio host was sentenced to three life prison sentences Monday for a Ponzi scheme in which he bilked elderly listeners out of millions of dollars.
As Oakland expands guaranteed income program, early recipients call it success
One of the largest guaranteed income pilots in the country was launched in Oakland in June. The first phase includes 300 eligible families from East Oakland. Over the next 18 months, they'll receive $500 a month, no strings attached. Two families spoke to us about what it means.
One of the largest guaranteed income pilots in the country was launched in Oakland in June. The first phase includes 300 eligible families from East Oakland. Over the next 18 months, they'll receive $500 a month, no strings attached. Two families spoke to us about what it means.
Robert Durst indicted for the 1982 murder of wife Kathie Durst
Millionaire real estate scion Robert Durst has been indicted on a murder charge in the death of Kathie Durst, his first wife who disappeared nearly four decades ago. Durst was recently sentenced to life in prison in California for killing a confidante who helped him cover up the slaying.
Millionaire real estate scion Robert Durst has been indicted on a murder charge in the death of Kathie Durst, his first wife who disappeared nearly four decades ago. Durst was recently sentenced to life in prison in California for killing a confidante who helped him cover up the slaying.
Relative of Gilroy councilmember among suspects in deadly house party shooting
The relative of a Gilroy councilmember is among the alleged shooters at a house party over the weekend that claimed the life of a young man and left three others injured. The victim who perished has also been identified by his family.
The relative of a Gilroy councilmember is among the alleged shooters at a house party over the weekend that claimed the life of a young man and left three others injured. The victim who perished has also been identified by his family.
San Francisco City Hall employees back in office after more than a year of working remotely
The city estimates that 98% of employees are fully vaccinated, only about 1,000 of the city's more than 30,000 employees remain unvaccinated.
The city estimates that 98% of employees are fully vaccinated, only about 1,000 of the city's more than 30,000 employees remain unvaccinated.
Oakland to provide tiny-home shelters in vacant lot ahead of winter weather, heat included
Many of the residents of a tent encampment on East 12th Street near the Alameda County Courthouse, will soon be moving right next door into what the city is calling Lakeview Village.
Many of the residents of a tent encampment on East 12th Street near the Alameda County Courthouse, will soon be moving right next door into what the city is calling Lakeview Village.
Safeway in San Francisco's Castro no longer 24 hours due to theft
The Safeway store in San Francisco's Castro district was known for being open around the clock — but no longer.
The Safeway store in San Francisco's Castro district was known for being open around the clock — but no longer.
Mom, boyfriend lived with son's decomposing corpse for months before leaving 3 boys living there alone
Gloria Williams, the mother accused of leaving her three sons abandoned in an apartment with their deceased brother, went before a judge Monday and even more disturbing details came out.
Gloria Williams, the mother accused of leaving her three sons abandoned in an apartment with their deceased brother, went before a judge Monday and even more disturbing details came out.
Docs: Father kills man he believed sold his daughter into sex trafficking in Seattle, hid body in trunk
A Spokane father is accused of killing his daughter's boyfriend, believing he sold her into sex trafficking in Seattle last year.
A Spokane father is accused of killing his daughter's boyfriend, believing he sold her into sex trafficking in Seattle last year.
Musk would liquidate Tesla shares to 'solve world hunger' if UN can explain how money would be spent
Musk's tweet comes at a time some politicians call on billionaires to start to pay more in taxes.
Musk's tweet comes at a time some politicians call on billionaires to start to pay more in taxes.
Civil complaint filed over nasal spray falsely advertised as COVID-19 treatment, DOJ says
The Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission filed a civil enforcement action against a Utah company after it claimed its nasal spray could prevent or treat COVID-19.
The Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission filed a civil enforcement action against a Utah company after it claimed its nasal spray could prevent or treat COVID-19.